New recreational fishing rules take effect

Nathan Harrison is the Manager of Strategic Policy. Previously, there were a "myriad of rules" he says.

"There were 13 different bag limits for the various fin fish alone." That has been reduced to just three.

Around 600,000 people will wet a line each year, says Nathan. Overfishing and sustainability are issues that had to be addressed and both recreational and commercial fishers have to play their part, he says.

The bag limits for demersal fish won't change tomorrow but instead will be subject of a review later in the year.

Your questions about the new rules maybe the same as those callers to South West Mornings. You can listen as Nathan explains some of the changes which come into effect.